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Seth Mendoza is from Mokena, Illinois and is the 2021 Fargo U16 freestyle champion at 100 pounds. He earned his title as a rising freshman at Mt. Carmel High School.

  1. Potential Blaze-Vega Super Match Highlights Loaded 138 lbs Ironman Field

    Potential Blaze-Vega Super Match Highlights Loaded 138 lbs Ironman Field

    Dec 6, 2024

    It's not often at any level you get to see two #1 wrestlers in the country fall into the same bracket. That's exactly what we will see this weekend at 138 lbs in Akron, Ohio at the 2024 Ironman. This bracket includes 5 wrestlers ranked in the top 10 in the country, World champions, Fargo champions and All-Americans, Super 32 champions and All-Americans, and plenty of other very solid guys looking to make an impact. Let's take a look at everything you need to know about the 138-pound bracket this weekend at Ironman.
  2. U20 World Team Trials Preview & Predictions

    U20 World Team Trials Preview & Predictions

    May 30, 2024

    One of my favorite age-level tournaments of the year has arrived - the Junior World Team Trials. The nation’s best high school upperclassmen and college underclassmen will put it on the line for a chance to represent their country overseas.
  3. The College Fan Guide To The 2024 U20 World Team Trials & U23 Nationals

    The College Fan Guide To The 2024 U20 World Team Trials & U23 Nationals

    May 29, 2024

    The U23 Nationals and U20 World Team Trials brackets will be both massive (mostly the U23 ones) and stacked with some of the most talented and credentialed college wrestlers in the country.
  4. Potential Forrest-Lilledahl Round 4 Matchup at Ironman 126 lbs

    Potential Forrest-Lilledahl Round 4 Matchup at Ironman 126 lbs

    Dec 6, 2023

    126 pounds is one of the marque weights to watch at the 2023 Ironman Wrestling Tournament. This weight class is one of the deepest in high school wrestling currently and here we have a bracket with six top-20-ranked wrestlers, including two top-10 pound-for-pound ranked guys, so you can expect there to be fireworks. Here's everything you need to know about the 126-pound bracket at Ironman.
  5. Complete U17 Preview & Predictions For 2023 US Open Wrestling Championships

    Complete U17 Preview & Predictions For 2023 US Open Wrestling Championships

    Apr 24, 2023

    This year's U17 US Open is as deep as any tournament in recent memory. There aren't many top high schoolers who haven't registered, so wrestling fans should expect to see some of the best high school action of the year with a whole lot at stake. Here's what to expect at every weight.
  6. Every Ranked High School Wrestler Headed To The U17 & U20 US Open

    Every Ranked High School Wrestler Headed To The U17 & U20 US Open

    Apr 23, 2023

    On the Senior level, the US Open will set the stage for Final X, but there's plenty to watch at the U17 and U20 divisions as well. The U17 division will conclude with a best-of-three series that will decide the World Team, shake up the high school rankings, and establish some wrestlers' cases to be in Who's Number One. High Schoolers in the U20 division will compete against other elite peers but will also test themselves against guys who have been seasoned in college rooms for a year or two.
  7. Complete Preview & Predictions For Ironman

    Complete Preview & Predictions For Ironman

    Dec 8, 2022

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  8. Nearly 100 Top 20's In Ironman Pre-Seeds!

    Nearly 100 Top 20's In Ironman Pre-Seeds!

    Dec 6, 2022

    This year's Walsh Jesuit Ironman is absolutely loaded. Nearly 100 registered wrestlers are ranked in the top 20 in the country, and over half of those are ranked in the top 10. We'll see 7 #1s and 11 weights with possible top-five matchups. Below is a list of the pre-seeds along with everyone else who's registered at each weight. National rankings are included where applicable.
  9. Five Potential Battles For #1 At Super 32

    Five Potential Battles For #1 At Super 32

    Oct 12, 2022

    Every fall we see some of the best high schoolers in the country travel to Greensboro, N.C. to battle it out for a Super 32 belt. It seems every season that the brackets at Super 32 become deeper and deeper, with many ranked guys entered into each weight class. This weekend will be no different. Currently, there are over 160 guys ranked in the top 20 in their weight class entered for the 2022 Super 32.
  10. Complete Super 32 Preview & Predictions

    Complete Super 32 Preview & Predictions

    Oct 12, 2022

    There's nothing quite like Super 32. This year's field includes over 60% of the nation's 280 top-twenty-ranked wrestlers. That group includes eight of 14 #1's and six weights where the two highest-ranked wrestlers at the weight could square off for the number one spot. Here's everything you need to know about the contenders at each weight along with seeds (completed by Willie Saylor), a synopsis of each weight, and our predictions which are sure to be blown up by deep fields of hungry competitors.
  11. Over 160 Ranked Wrestlers Are Headed To Super 32

    Over 160 Ranked Wrestlers Are Headed To Super 32

    Oct 6, 2022

    Super 32 is a little over a week away, and this year's field is as deep as ever. Eight different #1 ranked wrestlers will be in action, and six different weights will have both #1 and #2. Check out the full list of top-twenty ranked wrestlers below which includes over 160 ranked athletes.
  12. Tough Grappler Fall Classic Field Set For This Weekend

    Tough Grappler Fall Classic Field Set For This Weekend

    Sep 28, 2022

    The Grappler Fall Classic is back, and another loaded field is locked in for this weekend's action. With double-digit ranked wrestlers and way more in the honorable mention category, the action is sure to be outstanding. Full entries are available on the Michigan Grappler website, but check out the field for the High School Elite division right here. Seeded wrestlers are listed below with national rankings included where applicable.
  13. 5 Storylines To Follow At The 2022 Grappler Fall Classic

    5 Storylines To Follow At The 2022 Grappler Fall Classic

    Sep 27, 2022

    The Grappler Fall Classic returns to Michigan after spending the past two years in South Carolina. This year’s event will take place on October 1-2 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with a solid and deep field.
  14. All The Ranked Wrestlers Headed To Fargo

    All The Ranked Wrestlers Headed To Fargo

    Jul 11, 2022

    The biggest Fargo ever is going to be packed with nationally ranked wrestlers. Here are all the boys we could find in the 16U and Junior freestyle registrations that also appear in the national high school rankings.
  15. Illinois Releases Rock Solid Fargo Roster

    Illinois Releases Rock Solid Fargo Roster

    Jun 28, 2022

    Year after Year team Illinois brings outstanding rosters to Fargo that vie for team titles in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman. Even though several notable names are missing from this year's roster, the team still has plenty of firepower. Check out this summer's Team Illinois roster with national rankings included.